My last engagement as Lord Mayor was meant to be in the Great Hall on Swansea University's Bay Campus. Instead, the 2020 Dylan Thomas Prize was awarded virtually, with readings from all the shortlisted writers before the chair of the judging panel, Professor Dai Smith announced the winner.
The videoed ceremony was presented by Port Talbot-born actor, Michael Sheen and featured a reading from each of the six shortlisted works by their authors. The shortlist features writers from all around the world and can be found here.
The ceremony itself is still available to watch here.
The winner of the £30,000 prize was Bryan Washington for his collection of short stories entitled 'Lot'. Having heard him read from the collection, it is one I plan to acquire for myself.
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